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satyriasis

[ sey-tuh-rahy-uh-sis, sat-uh- ]

satyriasis

/ ˌsætɪˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

  1. a neurotic condition in men in which the symptoms are a compulsion to have sexual intercourse with as many women as possible and an inability to have lasting relationships with them Compare nymphomania
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of satyriasis1

1620–30; < New Latin < Greek satyríāsis. See satyr, -iasis
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Word History and Origins

Origin of satyriasis1

C17: via New Latin from Greek saturiasis; see satyr , -iasis
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Example Sentences

Mr. Rockwell had gone to SoulCycle that morning to stay lean while playing the sinuous Fosse, who had an addiction to work, women, Camels, Dexedrine and Seconal, not to mention his lifelong satyriasis.

Her mid-Atlantic accent echoed Julianne Moore, and save for a few charming stumbles over words like “satyriasis” or “vaginal” Lawrence’s turn was remarkable for being unremarkable.

Now a new study casts such doubt on previous assumptions about sex addiction that questions are even being asked about Boris Johnson's alleged satyriasis.

In cases of excessive venereal desire, amounting to satyriasis, from experience I would use this remedy first.

He speaks line after line of highly coloured imagery and his mental condition is that of a man on the verge of delirium tremens, brought on by drink and satyriasis.

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